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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 273.78 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 273.78 and 110.97 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 273.78 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/273.78 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 273.78 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 30,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.37/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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